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MA H5185
MA H5185Requiring the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority to develop commuter rail system plans to maximize ridership returns on investment and meet statewide greenhouse gas emissions limits
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Introduced
08/15/2022
08/15/2022
In Committee
08/15/2022
08/15/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to Massachusetts' transportation resources and climate (see House, No. 5151), which had been returned by His Excellency the Governor with recommendation of amendment (for message, see Attachment F of House, No. 5187). August 10, 2022.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) to develop and implement short-term, medium-term, and long-term plans for the commuter rail system. The plans must aim to maximize ridership and meet statewide greenhouse gas emissions limits. The short-term plan must include immediate actions to operate electric locomotive service on certain rail lines, as well as a schedule, budget, and strategy for this transition. The medium and long-term plans must outline a comprehensive plan to electrify the entire commuter rail fleet and make necessary facility and infrastructure updates. The MBTA must publish and receive public comment on these plans by specified deadlines.
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Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H5185 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H5185.pdf |
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